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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.93, 527.92 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.93, 527.92 and 197.74 is: 296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.93 : 527.92 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.93/527.92 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.93x = 527.92 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.93x = 104,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,390.90/351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.62

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